Tragic Shooting in Taphou Kuki Village Leaves One Dead and Two Injured
Shooting Incident in Taphou Kuki
A grieving relative breaks down beside the woman's dead body, on Thursday. (Photo)
Imphal, Nov 12: A tragic shooting occurred on Thursday morning in Taphou Kuki village, resulting in the death of a 40-year-old woman and injuries to two others. The gunfire caused panic among farmers, who fled their paddy fields along the boundary of Senapati and Kangpokpi districts, disrupting activities on National Highway-2.
As per police reports, the incident unfolded around 11 am. Kimneineng Chongloi, the wife of Thanggou Chongloi and a resident of Taphou village, was shot and died at the scene.
The injured individuals, identified as Sehngam Chongloi, also known as David, and Lamkhochon Chongloi, both from Taphou village, sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
The shooting reportedly erupted while villagers were engaged in harvesting paddy, forcing farmers to abandon their work and seek safety as the gunfire erupted.
Gunfire reportedly continues in the area. (Video)
In light of the escalating tensions, villagers have advised travelers to avoid the affected section of NH-2.
This incident follows a recent spike in tensions after the discovery of two Kuki youths from Taphou Kuki village, who had been missing since October 28. Their bodies were found on November 1 during search operations, located east of NH-2 along SP Road.
The deaths sparked protests in Kangpokpi, with the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) demanding that the government address their concerns before they would claim the bodies.
A significant demand from CoTU involves the jurisdiction of the area where the bodies were found, seeking a transfer from Senapati Police Station to Kangpokpi district, along with calls for a thorough investigation and enhanced security in the region.
The jurisdictional dispute has become a focal point amid the ongoing tensions in Taphou Kuki.
Prior to the shooting, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh had visited Taphou Kuki village, as authorities grappled with the rising tensions in the area.
This story is still developing, and more information is expected soon.